Doctor’s Degrees in Theology & Religious Vocations
Education Levels of Theology & Religious Vocations Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,718 people earned their doctor's degree in theology & religious vocations. This makes it the 12th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in theology & religious vocations at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 13,310 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 6,878 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 2,718 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1,380 |
| Basic Certificate | 845 |
| Associate Degree | 792 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 749 |
Earnings of Theology & Religious Vocations Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in theology & religious vocations is $73,490. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $59,380 to a high of $84,747.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for theology & religious vocations students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in theology & religious vocations. About 73.0% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,984 |
| Women | 734 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of theology & religious vocations doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 134 |
| Black or African American | 548 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 114 |
| White | 1,330 |
| International Students | 280 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 312 |
Most Popular Theology & Religious Vocations Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 189 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in theology & religious vocations. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for theology & religious vocations students seekinga doctor's degree is Liberty University. Roughly 93,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 191 people received their doctor's degree in theology & religious vocations from Liberty University. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 28% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in theology & religious vocations at Liberty University make a median salary of 73,490.
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in theology & religious vocations. Each year, around 4,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,336 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,252 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 176 people received their doctor's degree in theology & religious vocations from SBTS. Of these students, 5% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in theology & religious vocations at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary make a median salary of 73,490.
Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in theology & religious vocations. Roughly 3,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,020 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,020 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 147 people received their doctor's degree in theology & religious vocations from MBTS. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 7% were women. Data shows that MBTS graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $73,490.
Regent University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in theology & religious vocations. Roughly 10,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,986 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,128 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 118 people received their doctor's degree in theology & religious vocations from Regent. Of these students, 38% were women and 52% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in theology & religious vocations at Regent University make a median salary of 73,490.
Fuller Theological Seminary comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in theology & religious vocations. Each year, around 2,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 105 people received their doctor's degree in theology & religious vocations from Fuller. About 18% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Fuller graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $73,490.
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in theology & religious vocations. Each year, around 2,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,695 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their doctor's degree in theology & religious vocations from NOBTS. About 12% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary theology & religious vocations graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $73,490.
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in theology & religious vocations. Each year, around 3,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,816 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,688 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 64 people received their doctor's degree in theology & religious vocations from SEBTS. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 11% were women. Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary theology & religious vocations graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $73,490.
The 8th most popular school in the country for theology & religious vocations majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Wesley Theological Seminary. Each year, around 500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their doctor's degree in theology & religious vocations from Wesley Theological Seminary. About 33% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Wesley Theological Seminary theology & religious vocations graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $73,490.
The 9th most popular school in the country for theology & religious vocations majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Asbury Theological Seminary. Each year, around 1,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their doctor's degree in theology & religious vocations from Asbury Seminary. Of these students, 28% were women and 15% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Asbury Seminary graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $73,490.
United Theological Seminary is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in theology & religious vocations. Each year, around 400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their doctor's degree in theology & religious vocations from United Theological Seminary. Of these students, 49% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. United Theological Seminary theology & religious vocations graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $73,490.
George Fox University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in theology & religious vocations. Each year, around 4,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,220 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,057 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their doctor's degree in theology & religious vocations from GFU. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 35% were women. Data shows that GFU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $73,490.
New York Theological Seminary is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in theology & religious vocations. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their doctor's degree in theology & religious vocations from NYTS. Of these students, 40% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. New York Theological Seminary theology & religious vocations graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $73,490.
Trinity International University - Illinois comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in theology & religious vocations. Each year, around 1,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,000 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their doctor's degree in theology & religious vocations from TIU Illinois. About 13% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Trinity International University - Illinois theology & religious vocations graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $73,490.
Gordon - Conwell Theological Seminary comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in theology & religious vocations. Each year, around 1,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their doctor's degree in theology & religious vocations from Gordon - Conwell Seminary. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 12% were women. Data shows that Gordon - Conwell Seminary graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $73,490.
Andrews University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in theology & religious vocations. Roughly 3,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $32,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,380 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their doctor's degree in theology & religious vocations from Andrews. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 7% were women. Data shows that Andrews graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $73,490.
The 15th most popular school in the country for theology & religious vocations majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Drew University. Each year, around 2,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,056 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their doctor's degree in theology & religious vocations from Drew. About 24% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Drew University theology & religious vocations graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $73,490.
Duke University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in theology & religious vocations. Each year, around 16,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,620 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their doctor's degree in theology & religious vocations from Duke. About 36% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in theology & religious vocations at Duke University make a median salary of 73,490.
The 18th most popular school in the country for theology & religious vocations majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Emory University. Roughly 13,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their doctor's degree in theology & religious vocations from Emory. Of these students, 30% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Emory University theology & religious vocations graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $73,490.
The 19th most popular school in the country for theology & religious vocations majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Biola University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,704 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,420 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their doctor's degree in theology & religious vocations from Biola. Those who complete their doctor's degree in theology & religious vocations at Biola University make a median salary of 73,490.
The 20th most popular school in the country for theology & religious vocations majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The Master's University and Seminary. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,400 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their doctor's degree in theology & religious vocations from The Master's University. The Master's University and Seminary theology & religious vocations graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $73,490.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to theology & religious vocations that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 3,723 |
| English Language & Literature | 1,184 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 1,110 |
| History | 807 |
| Communication & Journalism | 685 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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